INDIANAPOLIS—The market here has a vacancy rate of less than 4%, and out-of-town investors have taken notice.

CHICAGO—Cap rates in the auto parts sector have significantly compressed since the fourth quarter of 2012.

CHICAGO—On Jan. 1, pre-1975 residential high-rises have to comply with the city's Life Safety Evaluation ordinance.

CHICAGO—A longtime employee, Jennifer Alter Warden was responsible for launching the company's home services, e-business and title operations.

When it comes to the commercial real estate scene in the Southwest, the activity isn't confined to Texas markets. The rest of the region is seeing its fair share of deals, and the area's CRE industry is attracting attention. Here are 20 young professionals who are making a name for themselves in the market.

DETROIT—Although much of the city is struggling, the downtown has started to attract investment and business activity.

COLUMBUS—The industrial market ended the year with a 6.71% vacancy rate, researchers found, and modern bulk buildings led the way with a rate of just 4.7%, both all-time lows.

CHICAGO—The past year has been good to industrial developers and investors, but experts say there is still room for growth in 2015.